This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 13th day of December, 1942, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr.[257], Active Member of the Ass''n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.
P R E S E N T
Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mr. [257].
R E A D I N G
Time of Reading 11:45 to 12:30 Noon - Eastern War Time. ..., N.Y.
1. GC: The entity seeks a continuation of the advice and counsel regarding his health and efforts, and associations. You will answer the questions he submits, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the entity here, [257]. Ready for questions.
3. (Q) What is my condition today, physically and mentally? (A) This may be answered in a few words, or quite a discourse might be given - if there were details, as such an inquiry would indicate. In general, very good - physically and mentally. There are still, as indicated, tendencies towards excess drosses in system. Those eliminants of the character indicated, alternated from time to time, are the better means of corrections, as we find. Follow same, when practical - or as indicated - with the occasional hydrotherapy treatments. These are the better manners to keep the physical forces well balanced. The mental attitudes in the present are very good. Do not falter. And remember the admonitions that the mother has indicated to thee.
4. (Q) What should be done for the sore throat, and what causes it? (A) Read that indicated, as to how - with those changes that come about in the general physical forces - there is the lack of coordinated circulation; so that any portion of the body is at times affected - as in throat, as in the superficial circulation, or as may be indicated at times in the headaches, burning eyes, or twitching in any portion of the body. These are as warnings that there is a better stimulation in eliminations needed.
5. (Q) How often should an enema be taken?
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(A) When it is necessary. It is well, in most instances, to have a good colonic irrigation after any cathartic or laxative has been taken. This merely aids in purifying the colon area. Don't neglect these for lack of time. Take time to have such administrations.
6. (Q) What should my weight be? (A) This depends on how much the body desires it to be. Nominally, it should be from one sixty-eight to seventy-two. When above that, you are getting too much avoirdupois.
7. (Q) Should I take any liquid medicines after I take such as Inner Clean? (A) As indicated, such medicines - whether Inner Clean, a liquid or a pellet or a tea, or a syrup - are merely to set up better circulation so that poisons are eliminated. The greater amount of drosses of all natures, as the common sense knows if giving it consideration, are carried through the alimentary canal. These are not the ONLY sources; for the kidneys, the breath, the perspiratory system also eliminate certain drosses or poisons. But the greater amount - seventy-four percent - is usually eliminated through alimentary canal. Then, as indicated, there are times when - as in throat, nasal passages, or some indicated disturbance through some portion of the body is seen, or a feeling as of nausea or dizziness. These indicate some toxic condition of a functioning organ, and the necessary stimulating of the activities of the functioning system by a laxative or cathartic. There are other times when the same natures indicated that properties are needed that will aid in stimulating a better flow through the activities of the kidneys. Thus, as indicated, the alternation of these varied properties, naturally, have their activity upon the varied portions of functioning system. And thus when only ONE is taken there becomes the waiting, depending upon, becoming subservient to an expected flow of some activity as produced by the particular element. But, as indicated, for this body the vegetable compounds are preferable. Now, as may be seen in the activity of the senna base, - these are active principles that increase not only the flow of lymph through alimentary canal, thus flushing the system, but induce a better flow through the activity of the kidneys, the liver, and upon the respiratory system. But if this were taken ONLY, and just greater doses taken,
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gradually the effect of this lessens, and there is the dependence upon such for the activity of the organs themselves, that should secrete those possibilities of purifying or cleansing themselves. Thus other properties, as the vegetable compounds that act in such as herbs, teas, or the like, which causes a different effect upon even these same organs - making a greater stress upon other portions of functioning organs. Hence when these are used, let them be used sensibly. Of course, as the body understands, these only throw greater amounts of poisons, from the functioning organs and the alimentary canal, into the colon proper. These are not always eliminated from same. Thus a colonic or enema enables the colon to be purified, thus causing a coordinating throughout the body.
8. (Q) Reference the farm situation: What particular town is the best center from which to buy a tidewater farm in Va.? (A) This depends upon what is to be the greater outlay, or that as to be produced on same. As we find, and as we have indicated, there are in the Tidewater area those on which there might be produced that to fulfillmost any purpose, yet in many areas of same if there is produced cattle, horses, sheep, goats or the like, little of same can be well obtained. Hence any portion of this that is desired, or that may be obtained. Little of same can be well obtained. Hence some portions are much preferable for such products. There are areas, to be sure, that may have something of a combination. Whether these are the areas near the outlets or towns, or the abilities to have correct transportation for general activities - you won't find all in one, any more than you find the taste of apple in peaches or pears or plums all the same! Ye have to make a choice. What do you choose to do?
9. (Q) Who is the best person in Va. with whom to work to buy a farm? (A) If you choose the best, you would choose the Governor! If you choose one who has farms to sell, then you'll choose anyone who has - or who represents some area, or some particular group.
10. (Q) I have in my hands a plastic gun cap which has been accepted by [Gen. Brehon Somervell] for the government for army use. What is the next proper and best way to have this purchased by the army? (A) To go through the regular channels as would be the direction from Somerville, for those who are the purchasing powers or agents in the use of such.
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11. (Q) Is it worthy of a lot of time at this time? (A) No; though you can get it sold if you want to.
12. (Q) Upon what particular thing should I put the most stress at this time for the greater war effort? (A) As indicated, if this is to be consistent, and if the body is to be consistent - and as given, if you are to offer self in certain channels be consistent with it. If ye are desirous of still multiplying the ability to control certain areas or departments, then choose. But as we find, follow those things suggested. For, it won't be always making materials of war. And many of these, as ye have offered, or been suggested to offer services, have to do with the material and the moral and the spiritual welfare of folks! And are creative things, while war is a destructive thing. But choose.
13. (Q) How long should I hold these stocks for safety to my investments: First, Grumman Air? (A) This is rather safe if purchased outright, and very speculative if held on margin.
14. (Q) Gen. Elec.? (A) This is safe - ye can keep as long as you desire.
15. (Q) Florsheim Shoe? (A) This will take a real dip, but will eventually be very safe.
16. (Q) United Air Products Corp.? (A) This will not be a great deal of change, and hence as outright is a productive purchase.
17. (Q) U.S. Playing Card? (A) This is very good. At times becomes very speculative, owing to the activities in control of same, but is a good stock.
18. (Q) Republic Steel Common? (A) Changes in these make this rather a questionable holding stock for long terms. But it will eventually be safe - though may require several years.
19. (Q) Is there any better stock than these, to be safe and with good returns? (A) As we find, as we would give as the safest, and for the better returns, are Tel and Tel, the Norfolk and Western Railroad, the General Electric, and any of the electric or power companies are the better. The industrials are the ones - the dams and of such will be well; as any of those that have to do with building materials.
20. (Q) Should I visit Washington Monday as planned, or wait and go to Dayton Wednesday? (A) As we find, this will wait and some of the activities
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to be had on Tuesday won't!
21. (Q) To which ones on Tuesday do you refer? (A) Some that are to come up, and some that are already a part of the active forces.
22. (Q) Should I better stay in N.Y. for that day? (A) Not as we find.
23. (Q) Where should I best be? (A) On the road to Dayton.
24. (Q) Advise me and my friend Harry Erlicher, Vice-Pres. of the Gen. Elec. Co., now in his office at Schenectady, what we can do together to aid the war efforts of Chas. Wilson chief of the WP.B. (A) You better listen at Wilson than try to tell him what to do! The handling out of projects has already been begun. As indicated, offer self - or selves - as channels of activity, and ye may be used in these connections in some other things being opened.
25. (Q) How can I best serve the [257] Pencil Co. of N. Bergen? to get business? (A) You've already given them sufficient. Just keep on in those same things that you are bidding on in the present.
26. (Q) How can I further aid Mersman Bros. of Celina, O? (A) These are doing very well, just keep those same patterns and carry those various things as they arise to the attention and to this activity. [See 257-251, Par. R8. See also 257-203, Par. 13-A, 14-A.]
27. (Q) Reference Scientific Development Co., who are beginning to make lenses, of Celina, Ohio: The Webers, father and son, [Dr. Leroy A. Weber.] are beginning to work with me, but they have not arrived at a satisfactory basis, so please advise me how to proceed, to be fair to all concerned? (A) Carry on in those negotiations and on the basis that has already been started. These are questionable ye are dealing with, but they can be brought to the opportunities for themselves, as well as for all concerned in same. And they will stay hitched.
28. (Q) Am I unreasonable in asking that they purchase the outstanding stock for my account and I pay them fully the amount they pay out? (A) This as we find will require - if they are to go on - this causes some of that discussion, and the preventing them from full agreement. There may be some needs for a little alteration, but is not an unreasonable thing on either side.
29. (Q) Can we maintain friendly relations after the war, if this plan is carried through on this basis? (A) May be friendly relations, but there won't be a great deal for them to do in this same direction, unless they are
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joined with those in making other products that are necessarily a part of both the activities in the other products that may become a part of same, as well as the supplying of parts in electrical devices.
30. (Q) Would Brunswick be able to supply these needs for the factory? (A) Partially, but not near the full amount of the output of the factory.
31. (Q) How can I further cement my friendship with Gen. Thos. Hayes, chief of Ordinance? (A) Just keeping in line with those things already begun, and these will be kept - if the same policies are held by both. As to whether each will keep that same idea is within himself, not from here. Neither would prognostications be made on either individual.
32. (Q) How can I further serve Col. E. C. Franklin, who is the active head of Ordinance, and my friend? (A) These are very good relationships. Just keep them in that same vein.
33. (Q) Can I help Franklin attain his full colonelship? (A) This is Franklin's job, not [257]'s. But you may aid in keeping those that may give same in mind.
34. (Q) How can I work closely with Brower McIntyre, who is head of Smaller Plants Bureau, who is now residing at the Raleigh Hotel in Washington (in the Barclay Hotel in N.Y. today)? (A) Only as we find in aiding in making the connections or associations with those various groups that are to be aided through this particular office.
35. (Q) Is the Smaller Plants idea a good one? (A) Good one, provided it does not get into the rut of choosing certain groups and not helping all; otherwise, it may become a stumblingblock and a smelly thing for some in same.
36. (Q) How can I aid C. O. Sayler, head of Treasury Procurement, in Washington D.C., who is a new man in this job? (A) In that of counsel as to the various pitfalls to which this particular office gives access, or in the keeping in the correct relationships of associations in these varied groups.
37. (Q) Walker Buzwell, same division, veneer section? (A) These are working out very well. You will need to carry some of these things to two or three plants you are not even controlling at present.
38. (Q) Which are the best of these plants to have confidence in? (A) As we find, those in Carolina in one, and those in
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Indiana in the others.
39. (Q) Would Carolina Wood Products be a good one, my old factory? (A) Could be made so, but you've got some awful stumps to dig out of the way!
40. (Q) What particular one in N.C. would be a good one? (A) Those that ye have been in touch with in these, or the Carolina Veneer Company.
41. (Q) How can I help David O'Brien and Gen. Colter of the Signal Corp. to make his job successful for the war effort? (A) He is doing a very good job, just keep in close touch with him. He won't allow being told too much, but he will listen when advice is given.
42. (Q) Jack Palmer, National Housing - how can I aid him? (A) In keeping in touch with various portions of the department represented in same. Here he is dependent upon reports of certain groups and individuals, and these are not always in line with that as Jack has set as policies. Just those warnings.
43. (Q) What plans should I now consider for Brunswick Radio and Television, so we will be ready to proceed when the war is over? (A) As we find, all of these will have their periods of readjustment, owing to the great variation that is to arise from the adoption of new regulations and rules as will come out of part of those activities in the war effort. As to the stations, as to the type of distribution, as to all of these. So, don't be too hasty in digging in, but do keep the ear to the ground as to these changes - and be ready to make those switches as necessary for creating that to meet the needs of those conditions.
44. (Q) Should I employ engineers now and keep them busy until that time investigating? (A) No. Rather watch those who are the engineers for the company, that is for the companies in the war efforts in the communication and radio fields, and keep in mind those who are making those contributions - to these changes being wrought.
45. (Q) How long shall we plan to wait to introduce new lines, for after war? (A) Nine months.
46. We are through for the present. Two copies to self Copy to Ass'n file s'n file